Woods Canyon Lake
is located top of
the Moggollon Rim of White Mountains in Arizona. The scenic 53-arce lake
is surrounded by Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir and Oak, The lake offers trout fishing, and small boat rentals.
An Interpretative
nature
trail is located on the north end of the lake. There is a general
store and plenty of campgrounds. No swimming allowed in the lake at the
request of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. A boat launch area for
small boats such as canoes and boats with electric motors.Arizona G&F regularly
stocks the lake during peak season.

Camping:
The campgrounds surrounding the lake are:

Aspen Campground (Reservation and First Come first
serve)

Spillway Campground (Reservation ONLY)

Mollogon Campground (First Come First Serve)

Crook Campground (First Come First Served)

Rim Campground (First Come First Served)

There are also "open" (no fee) campgrounds off the "300"
road (on road numbers 9350 and 195). The store carries maps of these areas. These
are areas which have some improvements (some may have water and or toilet
facilities, etc). They are free and a little further away from
civilization.

Getting There: Woods Canyon Lake, approximately 5 miles north of State
Highway 260 on Forest Road 300. Forest Road 300 is located directly across from
the Rim Visitor Information Station or 25 miles west of Heber, Arizona.